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OpinionOpinion: Electronics supply chain crucial for national security
The U.S. should better prioritize domestic production of the greater microelectronics industry, writes AdvancedPCB CEO Peter Austin.
By Peter Austin • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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General Motors to lean on solar power for three assembly plants
The car manufacturer has signed a 15-year renewable power purchase agreement to support its operations at three assembly plants located in Michigan and Missouri.
By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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TrendlineThe Rise of AI in Manufacturing
How are manufacturers using AI, and what should leaders know about the technology?
By Manufacturing Dive staff -
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AMD to acquire ZT Systems for $4.9B
The deal is part of the company’s ambitions to take on AI chip giant Nvidia.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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Sponsored by YoozForging stronger supplier relationships: The real power of AP automation in manufacturing
Strengthen supplier ties and boost production resilience with AP automation in manufacturing.
By Laurent Charpentier • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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Texas Instruments scores $1.6B in CHIPS funding
The chipmaker is also slated to receive up to $8 billion in manufacturing tax credits for its upcoming Utah and Texas factories.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 16, 2024 -
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Anduril raises $1.5B to upscale defense production
The startup plans to use the funds to boost hiring and expand autonomous weapon system manufacturing.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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BMW touts humanoid robot pilot success at South Carolina plant
The robots were able to insert sheet metal parts into fixtures, which were used to assemble the chassis of a vehicle.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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GlobalFoundries works to normalize inventory after slow start to the year
The chipmaker hopes AI-enabled devices will drive demand in the latter half of the year as it angles to reduce stock levels and raise production capacity.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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Clorox completes first stage of ERP overhaul
The digital transformation efforts will cost the company over $560 million and are expected to conclude in 2026.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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Nucor leans into automation to boost productivity, safety
The steelmaker is investing in the technology as it looks to cut operational and labor costs following a soft Q2.
By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Factories’ AI adoption plans must be intentional to reap benefits
Early user engagement, solution champions and user groups can help sustain implementation, said Jennifer Peters, director of BI and data analytics at Nestlé Purina.
By Kelly Stroh • July 31, 2024 -
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BMW plans 5 EV battery factories across 3 continents
Assembly plants for the automaker’s sixth-generation, high-voltage batteries are under construction in the U.S., Germany, Hungary, China and Mexico.
By Haley Cawthon • July 31, 2024 -
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How generative AI helps manufacturers make real-time decisions
The technology can guide workers in developing machine learning operations strategies.
By Joelle Anselmo • July 30, 2024 -
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Amkor scores $400M in CHIPS funding
The money for the Arizona outsourced semiconductor assembly and test facility marks the third CHIPS-related investment in the state.
By Joelle Anselmo • July 29, 2024 -
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Danone partners with Microsoft to scale AI projects
The diary manufacturer aims to train 100,000 workers on AI-related skills, including predictive forecasting.
By Chris Casey • July 29, 2024 -
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CHIPS and Science Act: Breaking down the law’s impact 2 years later
Passed in August 2022 to boost U.S. competitiveness in chip manufacturing, the law has spurred billions of dollars in semiconductor production nationwide.
By Joelle Anselmo • July 26, 2024 -
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Elon Musk: CrowdStrike outage caused ‘seizure’ for auto supply chain
The outage reportedly shut down two of the automaker's production lines Friday morning, according to Business Insider.
By Haley Cawthon • July 23, 2024 -
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Ford investing $3B to expand Super Duty F-Series production
The automaker aims to boost initial output by 100,000 vehicles a year.
By Eric Walz • July 22, 2024 -
Bassett Furniture temporarily shuts down manufacturing facilities following cyberattack
Although customers can still place orders and purchase products, the furniture company’s ability to fulfill orders is currently impacted.
By Kaarin Moore • July 19, 2024 -
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Schneider Electric to upgrade South Carolina plants
The company’s investment will create 280 jobs and fund projects to make the Seneca and Hopkins facilities more sustainable.
By Sara Samora • July 18, 2024 -
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Jeanologia opens garment tech hub in Miami
The Spain-based company anticipates that 10% of textile production will return to the U.S. within the next five years.
By Laurel Deppen • July 15, 2024 -
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DOE allocates $1.7B for auto factory conversions
Eleven shuttered or at-risk facilities in eight states will be converted to support electric vehicle manufacturing.
By Haley Cawthon • July 12, 2024 -
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White House to open $1.6B CHIPS-funded R&D competition
Winners will receive awards of up to $150 million to improve domestic semiconductors’ system performance and function through advanced packaging.
By Joelle Anselmo • July 11, 2024 -
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Rogue Valley Microdevices receives $6.7M in CHIPS funding
The federal investment will nearly triple the company’s manufacturing capacity and support its Palm Bay, Florida, facility.
By Joelle Anselmo • July 2, 2024 -
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GE Aerospace, NASA, team up on hybrid electric airplane engine
The engine maker and federal agency are modifying GE's Passport engine with hybrid components to create electric aircraft engines for commercial aviation.
By Joelle Anselmo • June 28, 2024
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